______ Are the Cells of the Nervous System Which Remove

question 5

Multiple Choice

______ are the cells of the nervous system which remove nervous tissue that is no longer functional.

• A) Oligodendrocytes
• B) Ependymal cells
• C) Astrocytes
• D) Microglial cells

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Retina

A layer of cells at the back of the eye sensitive to light, which starts the process of converting light into visual information for the brain.